Who is Michael Kissinger?

In the dynamic world of construction consulting and advisory roles Michael Kissinger has become pivotal in steering projects toward success. He provides 30+ Years of hands on expert advice, ensuring that projects are executed efficiently, sustainably, within the stipulated budget and are highly profitable.

Michael Kissinger
San Francisco Bay Area
mjkkissinger@yahoo.com 650-515-7545
linkedin.com/in/michael-kissinger-a66b214 https://mksmasterkeycoaching.com/

Summary

In the dynamic world of construction consulting and advisory roles have become pivotal in steering projects toward success.

I provide expert advice, ensuring that projects are executed efficiently, sustainably, and within the stipulated budget

Various Consulting and Advisory Job Roles I Have Successfully Done

1. Construction Consultant

As a construction consultant I provided crucial advice on planning, executing, and completing construction projects. I ensured that the projects adhered to the legal guidelines and are completed within the budget and timeframe. I specialized in cost estimation, risk management, and legal matters.

2. Management Consultant in Construction

As a management consultant in the construction sector I provided strategic advice on enhancing business operations. I analyze existing business problems and develop strategies for improvements.

3. Project Management Consultant

As a project management consultant I was responsible for planning, overseeing, and leading projects from ideation to completion. I worked closely with various organizations to ensure that the project is moving toward completion on time and within budget.

4. Essential Skills and Qualifications

As a professional I equipped myself with a specific set of skills and qualifications.

• Educational Background: A robust educational foundation in construction management. Pursuing further specializations or certifications in project management, from San Francisco State Univrsity.
• Legal and Regulatory Compliance: I have an understanding of the construction  legalities and regulations, such as building codes, safety norms, and environmental guidelines. My training and coaching is crucial to ensure that the projects adhere to statutory requirement. Was trained at  San Francisco State Univrsity.
• Communication and Negotiation: I have effective communication and negotiation skills that are pivotal to liaise between various stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Technical Proficiency: I have limited mastery over technical tools for proficiency in project management.

Sustainability: A Forefront in Construction Consulting

I have played a vital role in integrating sustainable practices into construction and engineering projects.

• Green Building Practices: I have advised on implementing green building practices, such as using sustainable materials and ensuring energy efficiency.
• Environmental Impact Assessments: I have helped conduct and analyzed environmental impact assessments to ensure that projects are environmentally viable.
• Sustainable Certifications: I have helped guide projects towards achieving sustainable certifications like LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).

Industry-Specific Consulting Roles

A. Energy Sector Consulting

In this niche I offered advice on energy management, sustainability, and regulatory compliance. I worked on projects related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainability practices, ensuring that engineering and construction projects are environmentally friendly and comply with all relevant laws and guidelines. I helped set up in 11 California Universities the Solar Energy Training Programs for Swords to Plowshares, a California Non-Profit Organization

B. Real Estate Consulting

I provided strategic and operational advice on property development, investment, and management. I assisted in project valuation, market analysis, and development strategy to ensure that the real estate projects were profitable and align with market trends.

Inclusion and Diversity in Construction Roles

• Carpenters Union Local #22: I was trained as an apprentice and worked my way to assistant superintendent.  I encouraged and facilitated the participation of women in construction roles I worked on, ensured equal opportunities, and creating a supportive work environment.
• Cultural Diversity: I embraced workmen and management from varied cultural backgrounds, thereby enriching the organizational culture and enhancing competitiveness.

The Role of Professional Associations

Being part of professional associations can be instrumental in networking, continuous learning, and staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.

• Project Management Institute (PMI): Offers certifications, resources, and networking opportunities for project management professionals.
• Management Consultancies Association (MCA): A representative body for management consultancy firms that offers insights, research, and best practices in management consulting.

Future Trends: A Glimpse into the Future of Consulting

• Remote Consulting: The rise of remote work environments is reshaping the consulting landscape, enabled me to offer my expertise nationally without geographical constraints.

Client Relationship Management in Consulting

I continue to  further enhance the significance of client relationship management in my consulting roles.

• Building Trust: I establish and maintain trust with clients through transparency, reliability, and delivering value.
• Understanding Client Needs: I deep diving into the client’s requirements, challenges, and objectives to provide tailored solutions.
• Continuous Engagement: I ensure consistent communication and feedback loops to align strategies with evolving client needs and market dynamics.

Ethical Considerations in Consulting

Another pivotal element in my consulting roles is adhering to ethical practices.

• Integrity: I uphold integrity by providing honest and unbiased advice, even when it might not align with what the client wants to hear.
• Confidentiality: I safeguard client information and ensuring it is not misused or disclosed without consent.
• Conflict of Interest: I provide transparency addressing potential conflicts of interest and ensuring that external factors do not influence my advice and decisions.

Final Thoughts

I offer a multifaceted approach in my construction consulting, blending technical expertise with strategic foresight.

From navigating through specialized consulting roles, embedding sustainability, leveraging technological advancements, fostering inclusion, and managing client relationships to adhering to ethical practices, I have been tasked with many responsibilities.

I am not only adept at handling the complexities of current projects but I am also visionary thinker, sculpting the path for innovative, sustainable, and ethical practices in the industry.

I have navigated the evolving trends, embraced continuous learning and fostered collaborative environments. I was pivotal in shaping and ensuring the seamless execution and delivery of construction projects. May the foundations we lay today pave the way for a robust, sustainable, and ethically driven future in the realm of construction and engineering consulting.

Generally: Michael Kissinger is a proven business consultant/coach with 30+ years’ with new business development experience with over 10,000 business owners and entrepreneurs.

I have worked with them as a confidential consultant or coach. I work
closely with business owners, entrepreneurs, and managers to improve operations and efficiency. My business consulting/coaching services included helping to identify, address, and overcoming a business’s obstacles to meeting company’s goals. I created and worked with a company that did over $188 million annually using the systems I offer.

I have taught business at San Francisco State University, Golden Gate University and Canada college for over 16 years as an adjunct professor. I am a former US Army Special Forces member and a Kukkiwon Certified 4th Degree Black Belt.

I offer strong leadership skills – consulting and training skills and the ability to educate the business owners I work with. I have the capacity to lead and work as part of a team or independently. I am an expert with problem solving skills and the ability to find unique solutions to problems. In addition, I offer analytical evaluation skills fr budgeting and planning and creativity.

My business consulting and coaching responsibilities include organizing and executing assigned business projects on behalf of clients according to client’s requirements. Meeting with assigned clients when needed and performing
an initial assessment of a problematic situations and collecting information on the client’s business through a variety of methods.

Interested companies should hire him as a business consultant or coach:

[1]: I help them plan for the future.

[2]: Focus on future goals because most companies lose sight of future goals.

[3]: They get an honest business view if they would like to know the true position of their business.

[4]: I also save businesses time and money.

[5]: I help them to take advantage of various opportunities and to embrace change.

Experience

Director Of Business Development
Swords to Plowshares
Jan 2009 – Dec 2011 (3 years)
Employment Duration 3 yrs.

Director Of Business Development
Swords to Plowshares: Duties included but were not limited to: • Meeting with public agencies to establish the Swords to Plowshares additional office in Oakland California. Created and Developed the Renewable Energy Training Program by working with local San Francisco Bay Area colleges.

• Developed relationships with US Military bases and National Guard units so returning veterans could
  go to work in the renewable energy industry. Developed relationships with contractor associations and
  contractors to hire US Military Veterans.
• Meeting with veteran friendly small businesses who agreed to hire US Military Veterans. Advising and creating the development of new business relationships with companies willing to hire US Military veterans. Showed them how they could get substantial profit increases as a result of hiring US Military
  Veterans. Increase in their sales, revenues, and profits.
  
• Creating outreach strategy and systems for getting US Military Veterans hired quickly. Provided strategic consulting, including business outreach plans & outreach strategy development for putting US Military Veterans to work.
  
• Generating new development veteran staffing deals which increased the ROI for participating companies. Designing and establishing the Next Step Life Success Center. Gave on-site and off-site trainings to veterans and business owners to meet their profit goals as shown on Channel 29 and You Tube.
  
• Business Instructor
• 
  San Francisco State University
  Apr 1996 – Dec 2012 (16 years 9 months)
  
• I am a former business adjunct professor at San Francisco State University, Golden Gate University and Canada College. For 16 years I taught business and law.
  
• I also graduated from Construction Professional Certificate Programs and worked as a carpenter in Carpenters Local #22 for about 10 years. I worked as a journeyman, foreman and assist superintendent in those years in residential and commercial construction.
• 
  As an adjunct professor, I helped people who were looking for a new career path and seeking to better understand current construction practices, or veterans in the construction business who were looking to develop their project management skills, so they could progress in this industry.
  
• I taught high-quality, interactive classes in the areas of construction contracts, mechanic’s liens, project management and construction law. I taught students to succeed and profit in their industry or business.
  
• I also provided oral and written lectures, assignments, and final exams.
  Students choose my classes based on their goals and previous experience or work toward a Certificate of Completion.
  
• Business Coach Profit Builders Inc.
  May 1980 – Present (41 years 10 months +)
  
• Successfully worked with over 10,000 companies across America as an independent confidential business manager, business analyst, coach, and consultant. Increased profitability of these companies collectively by millions of dollars.
  
  I provided business management or business administration services, marketing, and accounting review. I served as my client’s best friend, coach, counselor, and advisor.
  
• Their duties included reviewing financial statements, meeting with company executives to identify goals and business needs and work closely with department heads to develop and oversee the implementation of specific goals.
  
• My business duties may include the following:
  
• Organized and assign business projects.
  Met with clients to perform assessments.
  Developed and implemented an ongoing budget.
  Developed detailed business plans.
  Helped to recruit new hires.
  Helped develop and implement promotional campaigns.
  
• I offered my clients a day-long business consulting packages, monthly consulting retainer where I communicated on the phone, Skype, or Zoom with them. I also provided informational emails, books, eBooks, and multi-day events to assist my clients.
  
• For example, I am working with a networking company as independent business owner building independent businesses for a private worldwide corporation that does over $8.5 billion in global annually in sales, has over 20,000 employees, has an A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau, has
  over 1,100 patents, has a world headquarters in Ada Michigan that span more than 3 million square feet and stretch for 1 mile.
  
• Education
  
• University of San Francisco
  Bachelor’s of Business, Business Administration and Management, General
  Skills analysis • business development • coaching • consulting • Marketing • Leadership • Training • Supervisory Skills • Creative Problem Solving • Business Planning